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2024 Track & Field, Women’s 200m Gabby Thomas The women’s 200m was billed as a showdown between American Gabby Thomas and Saint Lucia’s Julian Alfred, who won gold in the 100m. But on the day, it was Thomas and no one else. The 27-year-old Atlanta native cruised to the gold medal with a time ofContinue reading “Black History Facts”

2024 Track & Field, Women’s Hammer Annette Echikunwoke Heading into the 2020 Tokyo Games, Nigerian-American track & field athlete Annette Echikunwoke was all set to represent Nigeria. But the Nigerian Federation apparently failed to effectively coordinate with her on drug testing requirements ahead of the Games and she was disqualified. Following that organizational snafu, sheContinue reading “Black History Facts”

Natural light beaming through your home is great for both your health and happiness, but too much light at the wrong time of day can feel more like a nuisance than a benefit. Window treatments, specifically window blinds, let you adjust how much light enters your home. Whether you need tons of bright light toContinue reading “5 Types Of Blinds For Your Windows”

Harlem race riot of 1943, riot that occurred in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Harlem on August 1–2, 1943. It was set off when a white police officer shot an African American soldier after he attempted to intervene in the police officer’s arrest of an African American woman for disturbing the peace. The spark was ignited in the lobby of theContinue reading “Black History Facts”

Experts offer their favorite moves for making the most of your workout time. There’s no mystery about exercise: You get out of it what you put in. But you don’t have to work out for hours each day. You just need to work smart. Not all exercises are created equal. Some are more efficient than others,Continue reading “7 Most Effective Exercises”